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The Future of Media Relations is Through Thought Leadership

As a publicist, I often get asked the question, “What is public relations?” I explain that PR can mean many different things to many different people and entities. The brand of PR I practice is commonly referred to as media relations — the act of pitching a client to a journalist and then securing a placement in the media.

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What is Thought Leadership & How is It Connected to Public Relations?

The term “thought leadership” has become a sort of buzzword, but what does it actually mean? Thought leadership is defined as an individual or organization that is recognized as an authority in a specialized field and is able to shape public opinion.

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Collaborative Leadership: What is It & Why is it Important?

When you think of the term “leadership,” you might immediately think of one person at the head of a pack, barking orders and directing others. But there are many different types of leadership, and collaborative leadership is one of the most effective.

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The End of Six Iconic Magazines Made An Entire Generation Shed Tears

Spending my early PR years in-house representing a dozen or so magazines, I have a personal affinity for the glossies. For the better part of a decade, I sat in a newsroom as a spectator witnessing the beauty and perfection that goes into curating a magazine (without most of the frustrations the editors endured!)

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Why Branding is Important for Small Businesses

You’ve probably heard the term “your brand” a lot, and there’s a good reason for that. The simple fact of the matter is that if you have a small business, it is imperative that you find your brand. But this raises some questions. What is it important to brand your business? What are the benefits?

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What is a Press Release?

A press release is a concise but compelling news story that is used to announce a new company, service, or product. Since press releases are easy to distribute across digital marketing platforms and to major news outlets, it’s a popular way for PR professionals to reach a vast number of people in a short period of time.

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A Day in the Life of a Pace PR Intern

Just two short months later, it was my first day at Pace Public Relations. The first day was a whirlwind of meeting everyone and getting the lay of the land, but even so, I was so ready to begin. By the end of my first day, I had gone to my first company meeting, wrote a pitch, created a media list, and met everyone on the team.

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How Do PR and SEO Work Together?

Once upon a time, SEO and PR were two vastly different aspects of marketing that functioned entirely separate of one another. Over time, as search engine algorithms changed and common goals became more plainly visible, PR professionals and SEO strategists alike began to see positive results when collaborating on their efforts.

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Empowering Women: Our Female Led PR Firm

With March being Women’s History Month, and since yesterday was International Women’s Day, we wanted to put the spotlight on our very own Pace PR ladies. Our team of dynamic, strong, sophisticated PR gurus are ALL WOMEN. While that did…

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How Working A Full Day From an Office Became My Best Form of Self-Care

The unlikely change brought back a sense of normalcy into my life. By Annie Scranton, Founder and President at Pace Public Relations When the pandemic first started, I, like many of us, freaked out. I live in my New York…

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Coronavirus & Public Relations – How Can PR Help?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the world by storm and cases have by now emerged in our own backyards – from the West Coast to New York, Washington D.C. and across the nation. Closings, cancellations, self-isolation, and remote work have become…

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How Public Relations Works

Annie Scranton explains how public relations work on Episode 205 of Unleashed – How to Thrive as an Independent Professional

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